Causes Quote by William Shakespeare
“Be merry; you have cause, so have we all, of joy; for our escape is much beyond our loss . . . . then wisely weigh our sorrow with our comfort.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, 1611
Joy is a shared cause, and we should balance sorrow with comfort wisely.
In simple terms: Celebrate together and temper grief with relief.
Key Takeaway
Find joy even in hardship.
Themes
joy
grief
balance
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
inspirational
literary
When to use this quote
- friendship
- family gatherings
- personal loss
- celebrations
Key Concepts
humanism
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- What brings you comfort during loss?
- How can shared joy ease personal grief?
A Different Perspective
Joy may be fleeting in deep sorrow.
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